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COMMUNION    SERVICE 


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PHILADELPHIA 


1841 


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THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

This  solemn  service  is  opened  by  singing  verses 
expressive  of  a  penitent,  contrite  heart,  after  which 
a  prayer  for  absolution  is  offered  up.  The  congre- 
gation rising,  a  verse  is  sung,  and  the  bread  is  con- 
secrated by  pronouncing  the  Words  of  Institution: 

(i  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in 
which  he  was  betrayed,  took,  bread,  and  when  he 
had  given  thanks,  he  break  it,  and  gave  it  to  his 
disciples,  and  said:  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body, 
which  is  given  for  you.  This  do  in  remembrance 
of  me." 

The  consecrated  bread  is  then  distributed  by  the 
minister  and  his  assistants,  among  the  communi- 
cants, during  the  singing  of  hymns,  treating  princi- 
pally of  the  sufferings  and  death  of  our  Lord.  Af- 
ter all  the  communicants  have  received  the  bread, 
the  minister  repeats  the  words,  "  The  body  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for  you,  pre- 
serve your  souls  and  bodies  unto  everlasting  life. 
Take  and  eat  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ  died 
for  you,  and  feed  upon  him  in  your  hearts  by  faith 
with  thanksgiving."  The  congregation  then  par- 
take altogether,  at  the  same  time  kneeling,  either 
in  silence,  or  while  a  verse  is  sung,  or  played  upon 
the  organ.  The  congregation  rising,  verses  of 
thanksgiving  are  sung,  after  which  the  minister 
consecrates  the  wine,  by  pronouncing  the  words: 

"  After  the  same  manner  also,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  took  the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  gave 
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thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying:  'Drink  ye 
all  of  it ;  this  is  my  blood,  the  blood  of  the  New 
Testament,  which  is  shed  for  you  and  for  many, 
for  the  remission  of  sins.  This  do  ye  as  oft  as  ye 
drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.'  " 

After  these  words  of  consecration,  the  minister 
addresses  the  congregation  thus:  "The  blood  of 
Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed  for  you, 
preserve  your  souls  and  bodies  unto  everlasting 
life.  Drink  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ's 
blood  was  shed  for  you,  and  be  thankful." 

The  minister  then  partaking  of  the  consecrated 
cup,  delivers  it  to  the  congregation,  during  which 
hymns  are  sung,  treating  of  the  remission  of  sins 
in  the  blood  of  Jesus,  and  its  healing  and  sanctify- 
ing power.  The  service  is  continued  with  hymns, 
treating  of  brotherly  love,  communion  with  Christ, 
and  thankfulness  for  his  incarnation,  sufferings  and 
death,  and  concluded  with  the  benediction. 


Most  holy  Lord  !  thou  know'st  our  wants, 
And  how  each  needy  sinner  pants 
For  thee  our  Lord  and  Saviour : 
O  may  our  hungry  souls  be  fed 
With  thee,  the  true  and  living  head, 
And  taste  thy  matchless  favour: 
O  may  thy  blood,  the  stream  of  life, 
Our  thirst  assuage,  our  souls  revive. 
Thou  living  Vine,  each  branch  supply, 
Our  souls  and  bodies  sanctify, 
And  grant  that  we — abide  in  thee — 

Continually ; 
Yea  bear  such  fruit  as  pleaseth  thee. 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


INTRODUCTION. 

[T.  14.] 

Shepherd  of  Souls,  refresh  and  bless 
Thy  chosen  pilgrim  flock, 
With  manna  in  the  wilderness, 
With  water  from  the  rock. 

Hungry  and  thirsty,  faint  and  weak, 
As  thou,  when  here  below, 
Our  souls,  the  joys  celestial  seek, 
Which  from  thy  sorrows  flow. 

Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread, 
But  do  not  then  depart : 
Saviour,  "abide  with  us! ,?  and  spread 
A  table  for  the  heart ; 

Then  sup  with  us  in  love  divine, 
Thy  body  and  thy  blood, 
That  living  bread,  that  heav'nly  wine 
Be  our  immortal  food ! — 

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ADDRESS. 

[T.  4.] 
O  glorified  Head, 
Since  mortals  may  tread, 
The  holiest  of  all, 
And  deeply  abas'd  'fore  the  mercy  seat  fall. 

Admit  us  we  pray, 
On  this  solemn  day, 
To  thee  to  draw  nigh, 
And  thy  holy  body  and  blood  to  enjoy. 

PRAYER. 

SALUTATION. 

Say  my  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen,  be  it  so  ! — 

[T.  151.] 

Draw  near  to  Jesus'  table, 
Ye  contrite  souls,  draw  near; 
The  hungry,  sick  and  feeble, 
His  choicest  dainties  share. 
Let  Jesus'  death  engraven 
Upon  your  hearts  remain ; 
Thus  here,  and  there  in  heaven 
Eternal  life  you  gain. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night,''  &c. 

[T.  56.] 

They  who  hunger  :||:  After  Christ  are  fed, 
All  the  thirsty  :||:  to  life's  fountain  led; 
He  the  needy  doth  supply 
With  good  things  abundantly, 
From  his  fulness  :||:  they  are  nourished. 


Since  he  welcomes  :|j:  ev'ry  soul  distress'd 
And  hath  promis'd  :||:  to  the  weary  rest, 
At  his  call  we  now  draw  nigh, 
He  invites  us  graciously, 
Come  poor  sinner,  :||:  come  and  share  my  feast. 


[T.  9.] 

'Tis  his  body  and  his  blood 
Which  the  soul  refreshes  ; 
Church  of  Christ,  this  highest  good 
Claims  thy  thanks  and  praises. 

By  this  sacrament  we  are 
To  our  Lord  united  ; 
To  due  watchfulness  and  pray'r, 
And  good  works  excited. 


[T.  82.] 

Jesus  makes  my  heart  rejoice, 
I'm  his  sheep  and  know  his  voice: 
He's  a  Shepherd  kind  and  gracious, 
And  his  pastures  are  delicious, 
Constant  love  to  me  he  shows, 
Yea,  my  worthless  name  he  knows ! 

Trusting  his  mild  staff  always, 
I  go  in  and  out  in  peace  ; 
He  will  feed  me  with  the  treasure 
Of  his  grace  in  richest  measure: 
When  athirst  to  him  I  cry, 
Living  water  he'll  supply. 


"  The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given 
for  you,"  &c. 

ORGAN  SOLO. 

[T.  184.] 

See  from  the  rock  the  waters  bursting, 
In  copious  streams  at  God's  command, 
His  people  to  refresh  when  thirsting 
With  drought,  parch'd  in  a  barren  land  : 
Thus  plenteous  flowed  on  Calv'ry's  mountain, 
The  blood  from  Jesus'  healing  wounds : 
Here  is  for  sin  an  open  fountain, 
Here  everlasting  life  abounds. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"After  the  same  manner  also,"  &c.  &c. 

[T.  582.] 

My  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  forth  a  double  flood  ; 
By  water  we  are  purified, 
And  pardoned  by  his  blood. 

Look  up  my  soul  to  him, 
Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 
And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 
Flow  from  his  wounded  heart. 

[T.  581.] 

Rock  of  ages  rent  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood 

From  thy  riv'n  side  which  flow'd, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 


While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyes  shall  close  in  death — 
When  1  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  ages  rent  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

[T.  595.] 

Come  O  my  soul  and  sing, 
How  Jesus  thee  hath  fed  ; 
How  Jesus  gave  himself  to  thee, 
The  true  and  living  bread. 

For  food  he  gives  his  flesh  ; 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood ; 
Amazing  favour,  matchless  grace, 
Of  our  incarnate  God  ! 

This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Confirms  us  in  the  faith, 
In  love  and  union  with  our  Lord, 
And  we  show  forth  his  death. 

[T.  159.] 

We  now  return  each  to  his  tent, 
Joyful  and  glad  of  heart, 
And  from  our  solemn  covenant 
Through  grace  will  ne'er  depart. 

SALUTATION. 

Once  more  we  pledge  both  heart  and  hand, 
As  in  God's  presence  here  we  stand, 
To  live  to  him,  and  him  alone, 
Till  we  surround  his  throne. 


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II. 

INTRODUCTION. 

[T.  185.] 

Great  the  feast,  to  which  thou  Lord,  hast  bidden, 

Such  a  worthless  guest  as  me  ; 
'Tis  an  awful  myst'ry,  deep  and  hidden, 

'Tis  a  heav'nly  legacy ; 
Contrite  souls,  howe'er  by  sin  infected, 
Are  made  welcome,  not  one  is  rejected, 

Else  this  grace  to  sinful  me 

Never  could  extended  be. 


[T.  581.] 

Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling, 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace, 
"Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 


ADDRESS. 

[T.  205.] 

Here  me  now — most  humbly  bow, 
Being  met  in  Jesus  name, 
Who  for  us— died  on  the  cross, 
Bearing  our  reproach  and  shame  ; 


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'Fore  the  Father,  'fore  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
With  the  countless  heav'nly  host, 
And  the  assembly  of  the  just. 


PRAYER. 

SALUTATION. 

"  Say  my  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen,  be  it  so." 

[T.  22.] 

O  church  of  Jesus  now  draw  near 
With  humble  joy,  and  filial  fear 
According  to  this  testament 
Enjoy  the  holy  sacrament. 

Here  all  our  wants  are  well  supplied, 
And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus  died: 
May  we  abide  in  him  by  faith, 
And  cleave  to  him  in  life  and  death. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  the  same  night,"  &c. 

[T.  119.] 

Bread  of  life  :||: 

Christ  by  whom  alone  we're  fed 
Bread,  that  came  to  us  from  heaven  ! 
My  poor  soul  can  never  thrive 
Unless  thou  appease  it  craving ; 
Lord  1  hunger  only  after  thee, 
Feed  thou  me  :||: 


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[T.  14.] 

Together  with  these  symbols  Lord, 
Thy  blessed  self  impart : 
And  let  thy  holy  flesh  and  blood 
Feed  the  believing  heart. 

Let  us  from  all  our  sins  be  wash'd 
In  thy  atoning  blood 
And  let  thy  Spirit  be  the  seal 
That  we  are  born  of  God. 

Us  into  closest  union  draw, 
And  in  our  inward  parts, 
Write  thou  indelibly  thy  law ; 
Let  love  pervade  our  hearts. 

United  firmly  by  thy  grace, 
We  shall  thy  foll'wers  prove  ; 
The  frowning  world  must  then  confess 
"  See  how  these  christians  love  !" 

[T.  141.] 

Like  the  king  of  Salem 
Thou  with  wine  and  bread 
Com'st  to  meet  thy  people 
Them  to  cheer  and  feed. 
O  preserve  the  enjoyment 
Of  thy  blood  and  death 
To  thy  congregation 
While  we  live  by  faith. 

[T.  205.] 

Eat  and  rest — at  this  great  feast, 
Then  to  serve  him  freely  go, 
As  it  is  for  pilgrims  fit, 
As  disciples  ought  to  do  ; 


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We,  when  Jesus  we  shall  see 
Coming-  in  his  majesty, 
Shall  the  marriage  supper  share, 
If  we  his  true  foll'wers  are. 

The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesns  Christ,  which  was  given 
for  you,"  &c.  &c. 

ORGAN  SOLO. 

[T.  97.] 

Jesus  thou  source  of  life  impart 
Thy  blood  unto  my  thirsting  heart, 
Panting  I  seek  that  fountain  head, 
Whence  waters  so  divine  proceed; 
Still  near  this  living  stream  may  I  abide 
By  which  my  needy  soul  is  satisfied. 

[T.  582.] 

My  Saviour's  pierced  side 

Pour'd  forth  a  double  Hood ; 
By  water  we  are  purified, 

And  pardon'd  by  his  blood. 
Look  up  my  soul  to  him, 

Whose  death  was  thy  desert 
And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 

Flow  from  his  wounded  heart. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"  After  the  same  manner  also,"  &c.,  &c. 
[T.  149.] 

O  what  happiness  divine  !  , 

What  a  lot  most  precious, 
Confidently  to  recline 

On  the  breast  of  Jesus  ! 


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Where  who  will — takes  his  fill, 
And  yet  longs  forever 
For  more  grace  and  favor. 

Jesus  cometh  to  fulfil 
All  thy  heart  desireth, 

Doth  himself  to  thee  reveal, 
Thee  with  love  inspire th; 

His  blood  spilt — all  thy  guilt 
Will  erase  forever, 
And  thy  sins  will  cover. 


[T.  23.] 

Flock  of  Christ  with  exultation 
View  the  well-springs  of  salvation ! 
Drink  and  live,  with  an  emotion 
Of  unfeigned  heart's  devotion. 

May  to  Jesus  while  we're  living, 
From  our  works  redound  thanksgiving, 
And  our  lowly  meek  behaviour 
Clearly  show  we  love  the  Saviour. 


[T.  9.] 

Lord  sustain  us  on  the  road 

Through  this  desert  dreary, 
Feed  us  with  thy  flesh  and  blood 
When  we're  faint  and  weary. 

Bid  us  call  to  mind  thy  cross, 
Our  hard  hearts  to  soften; 

Often  Saviour  feast  us  thus, 
For  we  need  it  often. 


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[T.  159.] 

SALUTATION. 

Once  more  we  pledge  both  heart  and  hand. 
As  in  God's  presence  here  we  stand, 
To  live  to  him,  and  him  alone, 
Till  we  surround  his  throne. 


III. 

INTRODUCTION. 

[T.  71.] 

My  soul  prepare  to  meet 
Thy  Saviour;  at  his  feet 

Fall  down  adoring; 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  skies 
A  feast  for  thee  supplies, 

Past  thy  exploring. 

Ah,  why  am  I  thus  blest, 
That  such  a  heav'nly  guest 

My  house  will  enter ! 
Dare  I,  thou  highest  good, 
To  taste  thy  flesh  and  blood, 

A  sinner  venture  ? 

Upon  thy  call  I'm  here, 
I  venture  to  draw  near, 

Because  thou'rt  gracious; 
I  on  thy  word  rely, 
Thou  wilt  my  soul  supply 

With  food  delicious. 


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ADDRESS. 

[T.  341.] 

From  thy  majesty  throne 
In  mercy  Lord  look  down; 
View  the  souls  athirst  for  thee, 
Turn  to  them  thy  cheering  face ; 
Each  adores  with  bended  knee 
Thee  0  Jesus  for  thy  grace. 

PRAYER. 

SALUTATION. 

"  Say  my  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen,  be  it  so." 

[T.  23.] 

Come,  approach  to  Jesus'  table, 
Taste  the  food  incomparable, 
Which  to  us  is  freely  given, 
As  an  antepast  of  heaven. 

Far  begone  all  carnal  reason, 
At  this  awful  blessed  season; 
Lamb  once  slain !  we  now  desire  it, 
By  thy  love  to  be  inspired. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

<(Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night,  &c,  &c. 
[T.  581.] 

To  avert  from  men  God's  wrath 

Jesus  suffered  in  our  stead; 
By  an  ignominious  death 

He  a  full  atonement  made : 


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And  by  his  most  precious  blood 
Brought  us  sinners  nigh  to  God. 

That  we  never  should  forget 
This  great  love  on  us  bestow'd, 
He  gave  us  his  flesh  to  eat, 
And  to  drink,  his  precious  blood  : 
All  who  sick  and  needy  are, 
May  receive  in  him  a  share. 

Hither  each  afflicted  soul 
May  repair,  tho'  fill'd  with  grief; 
To  the  sick,  not  to  the  whole, 
The  physician  brings  relief: 
Fear  not,  therefore,  but  draw  nigh, 
He  will  all  your  wants  supply. 

[T.  184.] 

Thy  love  is  great,  beyond  all  measure, 

Thence  we  derive  eternal  good — 
Thou  grantest  us,  O  what  a  treasure! 

Thy  holy  body  and  thy  blood, 
Lord  Jesus,  was  it  not  sufficient 

That  thou  should'st  die  for  our  offence, 
But  out  of  love  thou  ev'ry  patient 

Would'st  heal,  and  make  thy  residence  ! 

[T   15.] 

Ah  come,  thou  most  beloved  guest, 

My  joy  and  delectation, 
With  whose  indwelling  I  am  blest, 

Source  of  ail  consolation. 

I  open  heart  and  soul  to  thee, 

Lord  Jesus,  to  receive  thee ; 
For  thee  I  long  most  ardently, 

0  may  I  never  leave  thee . 


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[T.  9.] 

With  deep  rev'rence  we  draw  nigh, 

Falling  down  before  thee, 
While  we  this  repast  enjoy, 

We  with  awe  adore  thee. 

"The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given 
for  you,"  &c.  &c. 

ORGAN  SOLO. 

[T.  166.] 

Ye  followers  of  the  Lamb  once  slain  ! 

Draw  near  and  take  the  cup  of  God : 
Approach  unto  the  healing  stream, 

And  drink  of  the  atoning  blood ; 
That  blood  for  our  redemption  spilt, 

Assuring  us  of  purchas'd  grace  ; 
That  blood  which  takes  away  all  guilt, 

And  speaketh  to  the  conscience  peace. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"  After  the  same  manner  also,"  &c.  &c. 
[T.  594.] 
The  thought  of  blood  and  water  bursting, 

From  God,  my  Rock,  o'ercomes  my  heart  ^ 
I  for  that  living  flood  am  thirsting, 

O  may  it  stream  from  ev'ry  part ! 
Lord,  for  thy  love  with  adoration, 

I'll  thank  and  laud  thee  all  my  days  -T 
Long  as  I  live,  shall  each  pulsation, 

And  ev'ry  breath  declare  thy  praise ! 

[T.  146.] 

Yea,  by  thy  blood  once  shed 
For  us,  when  scourges  wounded 
Thy  back,  and  when  thy  head 
A  thorny  crown  surrounded  ; 


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O  by  that  blood  which  flow'd, 
When  nails  thy  body  tore, 
Bless  us,  0  Lord,  our  God, 
We,  humbly,  thee  adore  ! 

[T.  582.] 

Come,  O  my  soul  and  sing, 
How  Jesus  thee  hath  fed  ; 
How  Jesus  gave  himself  to  thee, 
The  true  and  living  bread. 

For  food  he  gives  his  flesh, 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood ; 
Amazing  favour,  matchless  grace, 
Of  our  incarnate  God. 

This  holy  bread  and  wine, 
Confirms  us  in  the  faith, 
In  love  and  union  with  our  Lord, 
And  we  show  forth  his  death. 

[T.  83.] 

Christ  how  are  thy  people  blest, 
With  thee,  as  their  head,  united  ; 

Though  of  thee  by  faith  possessed, 
Still  we,  by  thy  love  excited, 

Tears  of  ar-dent  longing  shed  ; 

Thou  'rt  our  highest  good  indeed ! 

[T.  96.] 

Since  Jesus'  body  I  have  ate, 

And  drank  the  blood  he  shed  for  me, 

0  may  I  never  him  forget! 

1  know  he  will  remember  me ; 
And  I  shall  when  this  life  is  o'er, 
Live  in  his  presence  evermore ! 

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[T.  185.] 
SALUTATION. 

Jesus  grant  to  us  thy  peace  and  favour, 
Holy  Ghost  abide  with  us  for  ever, 
And  to  us  Christ's  love  explain. 
Hear  us  Lord,  our  God,  amen  ! 


IV. 

INTRODUCTION. 
[T.  230.] 

Jesus,  Lord,  most  great  and  glorious, 
Reward  and  crown  of  the  victorious, 

Restorer  of  lost  Paradise  ! 
We  appear  with  supplication, 
Before  thee,  God  of  our  salvation. 
And  send  to  thee  our  fervent  cries  : 
O  Lord,  our  righteousness  ! 
7Tis  thy  delight  to  bless, 

We  desire  it, 
Come  then,  for  we  belong  to  thee; 
And  bless  us  inexpressibly. 

[T.  195.] 

God  reveals  his  presence ! 

Let  us  now  adore  him, 

And  with  awe  appear  before  him  ; 

God  is  in  his  temple, 

All  in  us  keep  silence, 

And  before  him  bow  with  reverence 


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Him  alone — God  we  own  : 
He's  our  Lord  and  Saviour  ; 
Praise  his  name  for  ever. 

ADDRESS. 
[T.  11.  B.] 

Come  Holy  Ghost,  with  Jesus  love, 
Prepare  us  for  this  feast ; 
O  let  us  banquet  with  our  Lord, 
And  lean  upon  his  breast. 

PRAYER. 

SALUTATION . 

Say,  my  peace  1  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen,  be  it  so. 

[T.  22   A.] 

O  church  of  Jesus  now  draw  near, 
With  humble  joy  and  filial  fear, 
According  to  his  testament, 
Enjoy  the  holy  sacrament. 

Here  all  our  wants  are  well  supplied, 
And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus  died ; 
May  we  abide  in  him  by  faith, 
And  cleave  to  him  in  life  and  death. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

1:  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night,  &c.  &c. 

[T.  14.  A.] 
Lord,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are  ! 
How  heav'nly  is  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 
Of  his  redeeming  grace  ! 


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There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God, 
And  heavenly  glories  shine  ; 
There  Jesus  saith,  that  I  am  his, 
And  my  Beloved's  mine. 

"  Here,"  saith  our  kind  redeeming  Lord, 
And  shows  his  wounded  side, 
(t  Behold  the  spring  of  all  your  joys, 
That  opened  when  I  died." 

[T.  16  7] 

Moments  of  ecstatic  pleasure, 
When  I  feel  the  Saviour  mine ! 
What  is  this  world's  joy  or  treasure 
To  the  thought,  that  I  am  thine  ? 
Earthly  dreams  of  vain  enjoyment, 
Cannot  soothe  the  watchful  soul: 
Joy  and  grief,  rest  and  employment, 
Sacred  be  to  thee  the  whole. 

[T.  82.] 

Jesus  makes  my  heart  rejoice, 
I'm  his  sheep  and  know  his  voice  : 
He's  a  shepherd,  kind  and  gracious, 
And  his  pastures  are  delicious, 
Constant  love  to  me  he  shows. 
Yea,  my  worthless  name  he  knows. 

Trusting  his  mild  staff  always, 
I  go  in  and  out  in  peace; 
He  will  feed  me  with  the  treasure 
Of  his  grace  in  richest  measure, 
When  athirst,  to  him  I  cry, 
Living  water  he'll  supply. 


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[T.  56.] 

They  who  hunger  :||:  after  Christ  are  fed  ; 
All  the  thirsty  :||:  to  life's  fountain  led; 

He,  the  needy  doth  supply, 

With  good  things  abundantly, 
From  his  fulness  :  || :  they  are  nourished. 

The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for 
you,  &c,  &c." 


ORGAN  SOLO. 

[T.  149.] 

O  what  happiness  divine! 

What  a  lot  most  precious, 
Confidently  to  recline, 
On  the  breast  of  Jesus  ! 
Where  who  will — takes  his  fill, 
And  yet  longs  for  ever 
For  more  grace  and  favour. 

[T.  151.] 

Thy  blood  so  dear  and  precious, 

Love  made  thee  shed  for  me  ; 
O  may  I,  now,  dear  Jesus, 

Love  thee  most  fervently; 
May  the  divine  impression, 

Of  thy  atoning  death, 
And  all  thy  bitter  passion 

Ne'er  leave  me  while  I've  breath. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"  After  the  same  manner  also,  &c.,  &c. 


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[T.  166.] 

u  He,  after  supper,  took  the  cup, 

And  having  given  thanks,  he  said: 
*'  'Tis  the  New  Testament  in  my  blood  ; 

The  blood  for  you  and  many  shed  ; 
Take  this  and  drink  ye  all  of  it, 

Your  sin's  remission  here  you  see  ; 
Oft  as  this  ord'nance  ye  perform 

It,  in  remembrance,  do  of  me." 

Yes,  Lord,  we  will  remember  thee, 

We'll  ne'er  forget  thy  love  divine  ; 
Thy  cross  we'll  ever  bear  in  mind, 

Which  made  thee  ours,  and  made  us  thine  ; 
We  thus  commemorate  thy  death, 

Till  thou  shall  once  again  appear , 
Meanwhile,  remember  gracious  Lord, 

Us,  thy  unworthy  following  here. 


[T.  90,  or  132.] 

O  love  divine  what  hast  thou  done  ! 

Th'  incarnate  God  hath  died  for  me! 
The  Father's  co-eternal  Son, 

Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree: 
Th'  incarnate  God,  for  me  hath  died, 

My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified. 

Behold  him,  all  ye  that  pass  by, 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  life  and  peace  ! 

Come  see,  ye  worms,  your  Maker  die, 
And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his  ! 

Come  feel  with  me,  his  blood  applied, 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified. 


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[T.  9.] 

When  the  Lord  of  glory  died, 

Not  a  bene  M'as  broken, 
But  a  soldier  pierced  his  side, 

For  a  lasting  token. 

From  thence  streamed  a  double  flood, 

Of  a  cleansing  nature  ; 
Both  the  water  and  the  blood, 

Wash  the  guilty  creature. 

'Tis  his  body  and  his  blood, 
Which  the  soul  refreshes: 

Church  of  Christ  this  highest  good, 
Claims  thy  highest  praises. 


[T.  168.] 

Lord,  I'll  praise  thee  now  and  ever, 

Who  for  me  was  crucified,        ' 
For  thy  agony,  dear  Saviour, 

For  thy  wounds  and  pierced  side  ! 
For  th}*  stooping  under  sentence 

Of  God's  wrath  and  fiery  vengeance, 
For  thy  death  and  love  divine, 

Lord,  I'll  be  forever  thine. 


[T.  185,] 
SALUTATION. 

Give  us  grace  to  walk  as  thine  anointed. 
In  the  path  thou  hast  for  us  appointed; 

We  devote,  most  heartily, 

Soul  and  body  unto  thee  ! 


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INTRODUCTION. 

[T.  590  or  14.] 

That  doleful  night  before  his  death, 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Did  almost  with  his  latest  breath, 

This  solemn  feast  ordain. 
To  keep  thy  feast,  Lord  are  we  met, 

And  to  remember  thee  ; 
Help  each  poor  sinner  to  repeat, 

'  For  me  he  died,  for  me.' 

Thy  sufferings,  Lord,  each  sacred  sign 

To  our  remembrance  brings  ; 
We  feed  upon  thy  love  divine, 

Forget  all  earthly  things. 
O  tune  our  voices,  and  inflame 

Our  hearts  with  love  to  thee, 
That  each  may  gratefully  proclaim, 

'  My  Saviour  died  for  me  ! ' 

ADDRESS. 

[T.4.] 

O  glorified  head, 
Since  mortals  may  tread, 
The  holiest  of  all, 
And  deeply  abas'd  'fore  the  mercy  seat  fall. 

Lord  Jesus  be  near  ! 
Thou  seest  us  here, 
Unite  us  in  heart ; 
Dear  Lord,  come  and  bless  us,  our  Brother  thou  art. 


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PRAYER. 

SALUTATION. 

Say  my  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen,  be  it  so. 

[T.  56.] 

They  who  hunger  :||:  after  Christ  are  fed, 
All  the  thirsty  :|j:  to  life's  fountain  led  ; 
He  the  needy  doth  supply, 
With  good  things  abundantly, 
From  his  fulness  :||:  they  are  nourished. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"Our Lord  Jesus  Christ  the  same  night,  &c.  &c." 

[T.  56.] 

Sincehe  welcomes  :||:  ev'ry  soul  distressed, 
And  hath  promis'd  :||:  to  the  weary  rest, 
At  his  call  we  now  draw  nigh, 
He  invites  us  graciously, 
Come  poor  sinner  :||:  come  and  share  my  feast. 

[T.  71.] 

Upon  thy  call  I'm  here, 
I  venture  to  draw  near, 

Because  thou  'rt  gracious: 
I  on  thy  word  rely, 
Thou  wilt  my  soul  supply 

With  food  delicious. 

Thy  body  slain  for  me, 
My  food,  my  foretaste  be 
Of  heav'n's  fruition  ! 


2S 

And  by  its  power  may  I. 
While  I  the  world  deny, 
Gain  there  admission. 

May  ev'ry  drop  of  blood 
In  me,  0  Lord  my  God, 

Be  sanctified: 
Oft  as  my  heart  doth  beat, 
May  I  his  praise  repeat, 

Who  for  me  died. 

[T.  9.] 

Pardon  all  our  sins  0  Lord, 

All  our  weakness  pity: 
Guide  us  safely  by  thy  word, 

To  the  heav'nly  city. 

0  sustain  us  on  the  road. 

Through  this  desert  dreary, 
Feed  us  with  thy  flesh  and  blood, 

When  we?re  faint  and  weary. 

Bid  us  call  to  mind  thy  cross, 

Our  hard  heart  to  soften, 
Often  Saviour,  feast  us  thus, 

For  we  need  it  often. 

The  body  of  our  Lor  J  Jesus  Christ  which  was  given  for 
yon    ! 

ORGAN  SOLO. 

[T.  119.] 

Thanks  and  praise  :|i: 

Jesus  unto  thee  are  due, 
0  accept  our  adoration, 

For  the  blessings  which  accrue 
From  thy  human  life  and  passion  : 
May  our  hearts  and  lives,  with  one  accord, 
Praise  the  Lord.  :||: 


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[T.  166.  J 

Ye  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb  once  slain  ! 

Draw  near  and  take  the  cup  of  God: 
Approach  unto  the  healing-  stream, 

And  drink  of  the  atoning  blood, 
That  blood  for  our  redemption  spilt, 

Assuring  us  of  purchased  grace  ; 
That  blood  which  takes  away  all  guilt, 

And  speaketh  to  the  conscience  peace. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"After  the  same  manner  also,  &c.  &c." 
[T.  97.] 

O  church  of  god,  lift  up  thy  heart, 

The  vine  its  power  doth  impart; 

Take,  drink  the  blood  so  freely  spilt, 

For  thine,  and  ev'ry  sinner's  guilt; 
Take,  drink  the  blood,  the  blood  so  freely  spilt, 
For  mine,  for  thine,  and  ev'ry  sinner's  guilt. 

fT.  23.] 

Flock  of  Christ  with  exultation, 
View  the  well  springs  of  salvation  ! 
Drink  and  live — with  an  emotion 
Of  unfeigned  heart's  devotion 

May  to  Jesus  while  we're  living, 
From  our  works  redound  thanksgiving, 
And  our  lowly,  meek  behaviour, 
Clearly  show  we  love  our  Saviour. 


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[T.  79.] 

Thy  precious  all-atoning1  blood, 
Is  to  this  hour,  0  Lamb  of  God, 
An  ocean  of  free  grace. 
All  those  who  venture  to  draw  nigh, 
To  thee,  can  witness  bear  with  joy, 
They  ne'er  go  empty  from  thy  hand. 

[T.  595.] 

Come  O  my  soul,  and  sing 
How  Jesus  thee  hath  fed, 
How  Jesus  gave  himself  to  thee, 
The  true  and  living  bread. 

For  food  he  gives  his  flesh, 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood, 
Amazing  favour,  matchless  grace, 
Of  our  incarnate  God. 

[T.  230.] 

Praises,  thanks  and  adoration, 
Be  given  to  God  without  cessation. 

To  Jesus  Christ,  our  gracious  Lord: 
For  his  mercy,  love  and  favour, 
To  us  his  flock  endure  forever: 

Bless,  bless  his  name  with  one  accord. 

To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  three  in  one, 

Hallelujah! 

In  highest  strain 

Praise  the  Lamb  slain  ! 

Let  heav'n  and  earth  reply,  Amen ! 


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SALUTATION. 

Say  my  peace  I  leave  to  you, 
Amen,  Amen,  be  it  so. 


VI. 

INTRODUCTION. 
[T.  15.] 

Ah!  come,  thou  most  beloved  guest, 

My  joy  and  delectation, 
With  whose  indwelling  I  am  blest, 

Source  of  all  consolation, 

0  keep  thy  banquet,  Lord  with  me, 
A  sinner  poor  and  needy, 

Since  thou  invit'st  me  graciously, 
Come,  all  things  now  are  ready. 

1  open  heart  and  soul  to  thee, 

Lord  Jesus  to  receive  thee, 

For  thee  I  long  most  ardently, 

O  may  I  never  leave  thee. 

ADDRESS. 

[T.  341.] 

From  thy  majestic  throne, 
In  mercy  Lord  look  down  ; 
View  the  souls  athirst  for  thee, 
Turn  to  them  thy  cheering  face; 
Each  adores  with  bended  knee, 
Thee,  O  Jesus  for  thy  grace. 


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PRAYER. 

SALUTATION. 

Say  my  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  Amen,  be  it  so. 

[T.  163.] 

Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

Show  forth  thy  death  and  praise  thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 

The  marriage  supper  of  the"  Lamb; 
In  memory  of  our  dying  Lord, 

The  church  on  earth,  till  time  shall  end, 
Meets  at  his  table  to  record 

The  love  of  her  departed  friend. 


[T.  14.] 

Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread 
But  do  not  then  depart ; 

Saviour  abide  with  us !  and  spread 
A  table  for  the  heart. 


WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  the  same  rnVht.  &c.  &c. 


[T.  22.] 

For  that  amazing  love  and  grace, 
Which  doth  our  thoughts  by  far  surpass, 


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To  eat  thy  flesh  and  drink  thy  blood, 
Thanks  be  to  thee,  O  Lamb  of  God  ! 

Thy  sacred  body  thou  didst  give, 
For  us,  that  we  thereby  might  live  ; 
No  pledge  of  love  could  be  so  great: 
O  may  we  ne'er  thy  love  forget. 

Thy  precious  blood  for  sinners  spilt, 
Cleanseth  our  hearts,  removes  our  guilt, 
The  debt  is  paid  which  we  incurr'd, 
And  we're  to  happiness  restor'd. 


[T.  184.] 

Thy  love  is  great  beyond  all  measure, 

Thence  we  derive  eternal  good  ; 
Thou  grantest  us,  O  what  a  treasure, 

Thy  holy  body  and  thy  blood. 
Lord  Jesus  was  it  not  sufficient 

That  thou  should'st  die  for  our  offence, 
But  out  of  love,  thou  ev'ry  patient, 

Would'st  heal  and  make  thy  residence? 

0  love  divine!  how  strong,  how  ardent! 

More  strong  than  death!  our  life  to  gain, 
The  incarnate  God,  through  love  most  fervent, 

Was,  as  a  lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 
Love  urg'd  the  Sovereign  great  Creator, 

'Fore  whom  the  universe  doih  shake, 
By  whom  all  things  subsist  in  nature, 

Once  in  the  earth,  his  grave  to  make! 


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[T,  132.  B.  or  D.] 

He  calls  us  brethren,  not  asham'd, 

To  bear  our  human  nature! 
Yea,  heirs  oflife,  we  now  are  named 

Joint  heirs  with  our  Creator! 
He  ever  lives  our  cause  to  plead, 
Grants  help  in  every  time  of  need, 

Praise  to  his  name  forever ! 

[T.  11.] 

Could  we  sinners  fully  tell, 
How  our  hearts  with  rapture  swell, 
Gladly,  then,  we  would  declare, 
Ev'n  to  angels,  what  we  share. 

Angels  sing  before  thy  throne, 
While  we  at  his  feet  sink  down, 
Gracious  Jesus,  man,  and  God, 
What  hast  thou  on  us  bestowed! 

"  The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for 
you,  &c.  &c." 

ORGAN  SOLO. 
[T.  151.] 

Thy  blood  so  dear  and  precious, 

Love  made  thee  shed  for  me, 
O,  may  I,  now,  dear  Jesus, 

Love  thee  most  fervently  ; 
May  the  divine  impression, 

Of  thy  atoning  death, 
And  all  thy  bitter  passion, 

N'er  leave  me  while  I've  breath. 


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[T.  166.] 

Ye  followers  of  the  Lamb  once  slain, 

Draw  near  and  take  the  cup  of  God, 
Approach  unto  the  healing  stream. 

And  drink  of  the  atoning  blood. 
That  blood  for  our  redemption  spilt, 

Assuring  us  of  purchased  grace, 
That  blood  which  takes  away  all  guilt. 

And  speaketh  to  the  conscience  peace. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

:(  After  the  same  manner  also,  &c.  &c." 
[T.  83.] 

More  than  shepherd's  faithfulness, 
To  his  flock  our  Saviour  showeth  ; 

From  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
He  the  choiceth  gifts  bestoweth: 

As  his  sheep  by  him  we're  owned, 

Since  his  blood  for  us  atoned. 

They  who  feel  their  want  and  need, 

Thirsting  for  his  great  salvation, 
On  the  richest  pastures  feed, 

With  true  joy  and  delectation; 

Till  they  shall  when  perfected, 

With  celestial  joys  be  fed. 

[T.  582.] 

My  Shepherd  is  the  Lamb, 

The  living  Lord  who  died  ; 
With  all  that's  truly  good,  1  am, 

Most  plenteously  supplied. 
o* 


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He  richly  feeds  my  soul, 
With  manna  from  above, 

And  leads  me  where  the  rivers  roll, 
Of  everlasting  love. 

My  table  he  doth  spread, 

With  choicest  fare,  and  I 
Behold  the  Lamb,  the  living  Bread, 

And  eat  most  joyfully ; 
He  makes  my  cup  run  o'er, 

Anointeth  me  with  oil, 
I  shall  enjoy  forever  more, 

The  merits  of  his  toil. 


[T.  146.] 

Eternal  thanks  be  thine, 

Author  of  our  salvation! 
Thou  didst  our  hearts  incline, 

T'  accept  thy  invitation. 
We  are  thy  property, 

O  may  we  thine  abide, 
This  is  our  only  plea, 

That  thou,  for  us,  hast  died. 

Might  with  an  iron  pen, 

This  truth  divine  be  given  ; 
For  sinners  Christ  was  slain, 

To  purchase  life  and  heaven. 
Unwearied  we  prolong, 

And  joyfully  repeat 
The  blessed  Gospel  song, 

'Tis  ever  new  and  sweet. 


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SALUTATION. 

[T.  185.] 

O  may  our  imperfect  songs  and  praises, 
Be  well  pleasing  unto  the  Lord  Jesus! 
Say,  my  peaee,  1  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen!  be  it  so. 


VII. 

INTRODUCTION. 

[T.  101.] 

Before  thy  throne  we  now  appear, 
Head  of  thy  ransomed  congregation  ! 
Unto  our  songs  of  praise  give  ear, 
And  listen  to  our  supplication. 
Hear  from  the  heavens  thy  lofty  dwelling  place, 
And  when  thou  hearst  forgive  thy  people's  tres- 
passes. 
Bow  down  ye  followers  of  the  Lamb  ! 
These  are  your  hours  of  consolation  ; 
With  awe  adore  his  saving  name! 
His  cross  and  wounds  are  of  salvation. 
The  lasting  source,  for  sinners  who  believe  ; 
Come  then,  and  grace  for  grace  freely  from  him 
receive. 

ADDRESS. 
[T.  341.] 

Our  souls  with  inmost  shame, 
Address  thy  holy  name  : 


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Jesus!  in  our  midst  appear, 

Present  to  each  waiting  soul, 

Ev'ry  contrite  sinner  cheer, 

Breathe  thy  spirit  through  the  whole. 

PRAYER. 

SALUTATION. 

"  Say,  my  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  Amen!  be  it  so." 

[T.  151.] 

Draw  near  to  Jesus'  table, 

Ye  contrite  souls  draw  near, 
Ye  hungry,  sick,  and  feeble, 

His  choicest  dainties  share, 
Let  Jesus'  death  engraven, 

Upon  your  hearts  remain  ; 
Thus  here  and  there  in  heaven. 

Eternal  life  you  gain. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  the  same  night,  &c. 

[T.  119.] 

Bread  of  life  :||: 
Christ  by  whom  alone  we  live, 
Bread  that  came  to  us  from  heaven ! 
My  poor  soul  can  never  thrive, 
Unless  thou  appease  its  craving  ; 
Lord,  I  hunger  only  after  thee, 
Feed  thou  me  :  II : 


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[T.  184.] 

Jesus  bow  great  was  thy  desire, 

Once  more  to  eat  the  pascal  lamb 
With  thy  dear  flock!  O  what  love's  fire, 

Did  here  thy  sorrowing  soul  inflame! 
Eacb  precious  word  thy  kindness  showeth, 

Thereby  we  are  divinely  blessed  ; 
Tbe  love  that  in  thy  bosom  gloweth, 

Is  herein  rendered  manifest. 

[T.  9.] 

We  for  whom  Thou  once  was  slain, 
We,  whose  sins  did  pierce  thee, 

Now  commemorate  thy  pain, 
And  implore  thy  mercy. 

What  can  we  poor  sinners  do, 

When  temptations  seize  us! 
Naught  have  we  to  look  unto, 

But  the  blood  of  Jesus. 

O  sustain  us  on  the  road, 

Through  this  desert  dreary  ; 
Feed  us  with  thy  flesh  and  blood, 

When  we're  faint  and  weary. 

[T.  141.] 

Like  the  king  of  Salem, 

Thou,  with  wine  and  bread, 
Come'st  to  meet  thy  people, 

Them  to  cheer  and  feed. 
O  preserve  the  enjoyment, 

Of  thy  blood  and  death, 
To  thy  congregation, 

While  we  live  by  faith. 


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[T.  22.] 

Lord  by  the  power  of  thy  death  ; 

Renew  in  us  a  living  faith  ? 
What  'er  is  carnal,  quite  erase, 

And  sanctify  us  by  thy  grace. 

"  The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for 
you,  &c.  &e.': 

ORGAN  SOLO. 

[T.  97.] 

The  breath  which  can  the  dead  bones  raise, 
And  to  Christ's  members  life  conveys, 
Pervadeth  Thee,  thou  church  of  God  ; 
And  Jesus'  sanctifying  blood 

Is  now  imparted  to  each  thirsty  soul, 

It  cheers  the  mourner,  makes  the  wounded  whole. 

O  church  of  God,  lift  up  thy  heart, 
The  vine  its  power  doth  impart; 
Take,  drink  the  blood  so  freely  spilt, 
For  thine  and  every  sinner's  guilt ; 
Take,  drink  the  blood,  the  blood  so  freely  spilt, 
For  mine,  for  thine,  and  ev'ry  sinner's  guilt. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

'•After  the  same  manner  also,  &c.  &c." 
[T.  146.] 

By  thy  sweat  mix'd  with  blood, 

Which  flowed  in  thy  soul's  anguish, 

From  thee,  O  Lamb  of  God, 

When  thou  for  us  didst  languish, 
In  sad  Gethsemane, 


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And  with  our  sins  oppress'd, 

Didst  weep  and  groan  and  pray, 
That  sinners  might  be  bless'd  ; 

Yea,  by  thy  blood  once  shed, 

For  us,  when  scourges  wounded, 
Thy  back,  and  when  thy  head, 

A  thorny  crown  surrounded  ; 
O,  by  that  blood  which  flowed, 

When  nails  thy  body  tore, 
Bless  us,  O  Lord,  our  God, 

We,  humbly  thee  implore! 

[T.  205.] 

Christ  thy  all  atoning  death, 

Is  our  life  while  here  below, 
Strengthen,  thou,  our  feeble  faith, 

Constantly  thy  aid  bestow, 
In  thy  mercy  we  confide, 

Safely  to  the  end  us  guide , 
Zion,  if  thy  head  depart, 

Void  of  life,  and  thought  thou  art 

Lord,  thy  body  ne'er  forsake, 

Ne'er  thy  congregation  leave  ; 
We  to  thee  our  refuge  take, 

Of  thy  fulness  we  receive: 
Every  other  help  be  gone, 

Tou  art  our  support,  alone, 
For  on  thy  supreme  commands, 

All  the  universe  depends. 

[T.  16.] 

In  each  heart,  O  fix  thy  dwelling, 
There  erect  a  monument, 

Of  thy  love,  all  love  excelling, 
There,  fulfill  thy  blest  intent. 


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Take  us  under  thy  protection, 
Grant  us  to  obey  thy  voice, 
Simply  follow  thy  direction, 
To  thy  will  resign  our  choice. 

Thus  may  we  as  thine  anointed, 
Walk  'fore  thee  in  truth  and  grace, 

In  the  path  ihou  hast  appointed, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  unto  thy  praise. 

SALUTATION. 
[T.  159.] 

Once  more  we  pledge  both  heart  and  hand, 
As  in  God's  presence  here  we  stand, 
To  live  to  him,  and  him  alone, 
Till  we  surround  his  throne. 


VIII. 

INTRODUCTION. 

~T.  166.] 

"Welcome  among  thy  flock  of  grace, 

With  joyful  :  ion! 

Thou  whom  our  shepherd  we  confess, 

Come,  feed  ihy  congregation; 
We  own  the  doctrine  of  thy  cross 

To  be  our  sole  foundation; 
Accept  from  ev'*ry  one  of  us. 

The  deepest  adoration. 


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Lord  Jesus,  to  our  hearts  reveal 

Thy  grace  and  love  unceasing ; 
Thy  hand,  once  pierced  with  a  nail, 

Bestow  on  us  the  blessing; 
That  hand,  which  to  thy  family, 

With  tender  love's  affection, 
Ere  thou  ascendedst  up  on  high, 

Imparted  benediction. 

ADDRESS. 

[T.  23.] 

This  mysterious,  heavenly  blessing, 
Is  all  thought  by  far  surpassing  ; 
Deeply  bow'd  we  would  adore  thee, 
Soul  and  body  sink  before  thee. 

PRAYER. 

SALUTATION. 

"  Say  my  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen,  be  it  so/' 

[T.  581.] 

To  avert  from  men  God's  wrath, 
Jesus  suffered  in  our  stead  ; 

By  an  ignominious  death, 
He  a  full  atonement  made  ; 

And  by  his  most  precious  blood, 
Brought  us  sinners  nigh  to  God. 

That  we  never  should  forget 
This  great  love  on  us  bestowed, 

He  gave  us  his  flesh  to  eat, 

And  to  drink,  his  precious  blood  ; 

All  who  sick  and  needy  are, 

May  receive  in  him  a  share. 


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WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night,  &c,  &c." 
[T.  22.] 

The  cross,  the  cross,  O  that's  my  gain, 
Because  on  that  the  Lamb  was  slain  ; 
'Twas  there  my  Lord  was  crucified, 
'Twas  there  my  Saviour  for  me  died. 

The  stony  heart  disolves  in  tears, 
When  to  our  view  the  cross  appears  ; 
Christ's  dying  love,  when  truly  felt, 
The  vilest,  hardest  heart  doth  melt. 

Here  doth  the  Lord  of  life  proclaim 
To  all  the  world  his  saving  name ; 
Repenting  souls,  in  him  believe, 
Ye  wounded  look  on  him  and  live. 

[T.  132.] 

O  if  the  Lamb  had  not  been  slain 

To  save  us  from  perdition, 
And  everlasting  life  to  gain, 

What  had  been  our  condition  ? 
But  since  poor  sinners  favor'd  are 

To  have  a  friend  so  very  dear, 
We  cannot  but  be  happy. 

[T.218.] 

How  blest  am  I  most  gracious  Saviour, 
When  filled  with  thy  sacred  love, 

With  grief  oppress'd  I  seek  thy  favour, 
And  thy  reviving  bounty  prove  ; 

The  dismal  clouds  of  night  must  varnish, 


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When  joys  divine  my  heart  replenish, 

While  I  recline  upon  thy  breast, 
Ah!  then  I  find  on  earth  my  heav'n, 
Such  comforts  to  all  those  are  given, 
Who  seek  in  thee,  their  peace  and  rest. 

[T.  82.] 

Should  not  1  for  gladness  leap, 
Led  by  Jesus,  as  his  sheep, 
For,  when  these  blest  days  are  over, 
To  the  arms  of  my  dear  Saviour, 
I  shall  be  convey'd  to  rest — 
Amen,  yea,  my  lot  is  blest! 

[T.  97.] 

May  we  to  thee  our  shepherd  cleave, 
The  Holy  Spirit  never  grieve, 
And  love  each  other  heartily; 
Thereby  the  scorning  world  will  see, 
That  we'er  the  temple  of  the  living  God, 
A  chosen  people  bought  by  Jesus'  blood. 


"  The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given 
for  you,"  &c.  &c. 


ORGAN  SOLO. 

[T.  582.] 

My  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  fortli  a  double  flood ; 

By  water  we  are  purified, 
And  pardon'd  by  his  blood. 


'Look  up  my  soul  to  him, 

Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 

And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 
Flow  from  his  wounded  heart. 


WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"  After  the  same  manner  also,"  &c,  &c. 

[T.  11.  B.] 

That  dear  blood  for  sinners  spilt, 
Shows  my  sin  in  all  its  guilt, 
Ah!  my  soul,  he  bore  thy  load, 
Thou  hast  slain  the  Lamb  of  God. 

Hark!  his  dying  word  forgive, 
Father,  let  the  sinner  live  ; 
Sinner,  wipe- thy  tears  away, 
I  thy  ransom  fully  pay. 

Farewell  world,  thy  gold  is  dross, 
Now  I  see  the  blood-stain'd  cross, 
Jesus  died  to  set  me  free 
From  the  law,  and  sin,  and  me. 

[T.  184.] 

Thrice  happy  they,  who  by  experience, 

Have  known  this  change  from  death  to  life, 
Who  loek  to  him  with  faith  and  patience, 

While  pilgrims  in  this  world  of  strife  ; 
His  blood-bought  grace  and  full  salvation, 

Their  solace  prove,  while  here  below, 
And  when  complete,  their  faith's  probation, 

To  see  his  face,  with  joy  they  go. 


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[T.  22.] 

Meanwhile  that  we  might  bear  in  mind, 
His  dying  love  to  lost  mankind, 
He  hath,  as  his  last  testament, 
To  us  bequeath'd  the  sacrament. 

But  words  can  never  fully  tell 
What  in  our  melted  hearts  we  feel ; 
We  taste,  experience,  and  possess, 
True  joy,  and  weep  for  thankfulness. 


[T.  595.] 

Come  ()  my  soul  and  sing, 
How  Jesus  thee  Jiath  fed  ; 

How  Jesus  gave  himself  to  thee, 
The  true  and  living  bread. 

This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Confirms  us  in  the  faith, 

In  love  and  union  with  our  Lord, 
And  we  show  forth  his  death. 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease, 

And  love  prevail  alone, 
I  then  shall  see  Him,  face  to  face, 

And  know  as  1  am  kown. 


SALUTATION. 

11  Say  my  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen,  be  it  so." 

D* 


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IX. 

FOR   MAUNDY  THURSDAY. 

INTRODUCTION. 

[T.  166.] 

In  that  most  dark,  and  doleful  night, 
In  which  our  Saviour  was  betray'd, 
Before  his  suff'rings  he  took  bread, 
Blessed,  and  break  it,  and  then  said: 
"Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body  giv'n 
For  you,  and  offer' d  on  the  tree  ; 
Perform  this  ord'nance  as  I  do, 
And  doing  it,  remember  me." 

Then  after  supper  took  the  cup, 
And  having  given  thanks,  he  said: 
"  'Tis  the  New  Testament  in  my  blood, 
The  blood  for  you  and  many  shed ; 
Take  this,  and  drink  ye  all  of  it, 
Your  sins'  remission  here  you  see  ; 
Oft  as  this  ord'nance  you  perform, 
It  in  remembrance  do  of  Me." 

ADDRESS. 

[T.  184.] 

For  our  transgressions  thou  was  wounded, 
Our  sins,  O  Lord,  on  thee  were  laid; 

Thy  suff'rings  (O  what  love  unbounded!) 
For  guilty  man,  the  debt  have  paid. 


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With  humble  thanks  we  now  adore  thee, 
Thy  cross  our  glory  shall  remain  ; 

Yet  oft  asham'd  we  weep  before  thee, 
That  we  by  sin  the  Lord  have  slain. 


PRAYER. 

SALUTATION. 

Say  my  peace  1  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen,  be  it  so  ! — 

[T.  56.] 

Since  he  welcomes  :|j:  ev'ry  soul  distress^, 
And  hath  promis'd  :||:  to  the  weary  rest, 
At  his  call  we  now  draw  nigh, 
He  invites  us  graciously, 
Come  poor  sinner,  :||:  come  and  share  my  feast. 

WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night,"  &c. 

[T.  167.] 

Come  thou  much  beloved  Jesus, 

Born  to  set  thy  people  free, 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee  ! 
Hail!  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour, 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 


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[T.  11.  B.] 

By  thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  thine  agony  of  prayer, 
By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 
By  thy  wound,  thy  crown  of  thorn. 

By  thy  passion,  pangs  and  cries, 
By  thy  perfect  sacrifice — 
Jesus!  look  with  pitying  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany  ! 

[T.  205.] 

By  thy  deep,  expiring  groan, 
By  the  seal'd  sepulchral  stone, 
By  thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  thy  power  from  death  to  save  : 
Mighty  God  !  ascended  Lord  ! 
To  thy  throne  in  heaven  restored  ! 
Prince  and  Saviour  !  hear  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  litany! 

[T.  16.] 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 

Sinners  ruin7d  by  the  fall: 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all. 

Come  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 
Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind, 

Here  the  guilty  free  remission, 
Here  the  troubled,  peace  may  find. 

He  that  drinks  shall  live  forever ; 

'Tis  a  soul-renewing  flood; 
God  is  faithful,  God  will  never 

Break  his  covenant  in  blood. 


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I  adore  my  paschal  off'ring, 

I  adore  God's  counsel  deep, 
I  adore  my  Jesus  suffering, 

And,  while  I  adore  him,  weep. 

[T.  96.] 

Thou  living,  all-atoning  Lamb, 

By  all  thy  pain  and  agony, 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  grief  and  shame, 

Thy  cross  and  passion  on  the  tree, 
Thy  meritorious  death  I  pray, 

Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away. 

The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given 
for  you,"  &c.  &c. 

ORGAN  SOLO.     [T.  208.] 

[T.  590.] 

We  thirst,  O  Lord!  give  us  this  day 

To  taste  more  of  thy  grace, 
More  of  that  stream,  which  from  the  rock 

Flow'd  through  the  wilderness. 

'Tis  grace  alone  that  feeds  our  souls, 

Grace  keeps  us  inly  poor  ; 
And  Oh!  that  nothing  but  thy  grace 

May  rule  us  ever  more ! 

[T.  149.] 

Jesus  cometh  to  fulfil 

All  thy  heart  desireth, 
Doth  himself  reveal, 

Thee  with  love  inspireth  ; 
His  blood  spilt — all  thy  guilt 

Will  erase  forever, 

And  thy  sins  will  cover. 


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WORDS  OF  INSTITUTION. 

"After  the  same  manner  also,"  &c.  &c. 

[T.  185.] 

Our  enraptur'd  hearts  shall  ne'er  be  weary, 

On  our  dying  Lord  to  gaze; 
At  his  cross,  in  faith  we  wish  to  tarry, 

There  shall  be  our  hiding  place. 

May  his  dying  look  remain  engraven 

On  our  hearts  ;  for  pardon,  life,  and  heaven, 

Our  redeemer  then  procur'd, 

When  he  death  for  us  endur'd. 

Therefore  all  his  agony  and  passion, 

And  his  sin  atoning  death, 
Shall  remain,  thro'  grace  our  faith's  foundation, 

While  we  draw  our  vital  breath. 

Thus  shall  neither  honor,  wealth,  nor  pleasure, 

Rob  our  souls  of  everlasting  treasures; 

Jesus,  both  by  day  and  night, 

Shall  remain  our  soul's  delight. 

[T.  581.] 

Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  langour  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone  ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 


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[T.1C8.] 

Meanwhile  God,  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Is  our  pledge  of  joys  to  come, 
Of  the  bliss  we  shall  inherit, 

When  above  with  Christ,  at  home 
O  this  blessed  meditation 

Yields  us  solid  consolation, 
That  we  shall,  when  time  is  o'er, 

With  the  Lord  be  evermore. 


[T.  96.  or  132.] 

Since  Jesus'  body  I  have  ate, 

And  drank  the  blood  he  shed  for  me, 

O  may  I  never  him  forget ! 
I  know  he  will  remember  me  ; 

And  I  shall,  when  this  life  is  o'er, 
Live  in  his  presence  evermore. 

[T.  22.] 

Happy,  thrice  happy  hour  of  grace  ! 
I've  seen  by  faith  my  Saviour's  face, 
He  did  himself,  to  me  impart, 
And  made  a  covenant  of  my  heart. 


SALUTATION. 

[T.  185;] 

O  may  our  imperfect  songs  and  praises, 
Be  well  pleasing  unto  the  Lord  Jesus  ! 
Say  my  peace  I  leave  with  you, 
Amen,  amen!  be  it  so. 


